Eron Gordon, a much-improved sophomore who performed well as Seton Hall basketball's backup point guard, announced Monday that he is transferring out.

“The past two years have been amazing and I want to thank all the supportive alumni and wonderful students for making my time so special,” Gordon wrote on social media. “A special thanks to the coaching staff, and all my past and present teammates and managers. After much thought and consideration I have decided to pursue other options.”

The coaching staff would have welcomed Gordon back. The Hall's point guard position is open for 2018-10, and he certainly would have competed for time with incoming freshman Anthony Nelson, combo guard transfer Quincy McKnight and rising sophomore Jordan Walker — assuming the mercurial Walker is back in the fall. But all signs point toward homesickness as a driving factor for the 6-foot-3 Indiana native's decision to depart.

In 8.2 minutes per game last season, Gordon averaged 1.5 points and shot 44.7 percent, including .353 from 3-point range. He posted 23 assists compared to 12 turnovers and held the fort in some crucial contests when starter Khadeen Carrington needed a break. Gordon’s most notable performance came in the Pirates’ NCAA Tournament victory over N.C. State, when held logged eight strong first-half minutes after Carrington got into early foul trouble.

Seton Hall now has one open scholarship for next season. The spring signing period ends May 16. Sharpshooting wing Aundre Hyatt, a 2019 prospect who is considering reclassifying to 2018, is the Pirates’ top recruiting target but the competition is stiff.

As for the point guard spot, Nelson will be given every chance to earn ball, with versatile defender McKnight filling in at both guard spots, possibly in a Derrick Gordon-like capacity. Walker, who has Big East-quality quickness and natural playmaking instincts, will have to earn the staff's trust after some struggles on and off the court as a rookie.

Here is what Seton Hall’s 2018-19 depth chart looks like at the moment: